Styphelia papillosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Hislop
Source:
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 33:301. (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042492
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Styphelia papillosa (also called Styphelia papillosa, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Styphelia papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Styphelia papillosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and green sepals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Styphelia papillosa is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Styphelia papillosa
Styphelia papillosa is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests.
Styphelia papillosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Styphelia papillosa?
Styphelia papillosa
What is the common name of Styphelia papillosa?
Papillose Styphelia
What is the native range of Styphelia papillosa?
Australia
Species in the Styphelia genus
Styphelia abnormis, Styphelia acervata, Styphelia acuminata, Styphelia adscendens, Styphelia allittii, Styphelia appressa, Styphelia ascendens, Styphelia attenuata, Styphelia balansae, Styphelia biflora, Styphelia blepharolepis, Styphelia brevicuspis, Styphelia breviflora, Styphelia candolleana, Styphelia carstensensis, Styphelia chlorantha, Styphelia ciliata, Styphelia clelandii, Styphelia coelophylla, Styphelia compacta, Styphelia conantha, Styphelia concinna, Styphelia conferta, Styphelia conostephoides, Styphelia cordata, Styphelia cordifolia, Styphelia corynocarpa, Styphelia coryphila, Styphelia crassiflora, Styphelia crassifolia, Styphelia cuspidata, Styphelia cymbiformis, Styphelia cymbulae, Styphelia dammarifolia, Styphelia deformis, Styphelia dielsiana, Styphelia discolor, Styphelia douglasii, Styphelia dura, Styphelia enervia, Styphelia epacridis, Styphelia epacrioides, Styphelia erectifolia, Styphelia ericifolia, Styphelia ericoides, Styphelia erubescens, Styphelia esquamata, Styphelia exarrhena, Styphelia exolasia, Styphelia exserta,